Highlands County property record for 1520 Black Bear Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,143 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.284 acres (12,411 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,035 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C-29-36-30-040-0000-1580 |
| Primary APN | C-29-36-30-040-0000-1580 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,143 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,759 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,411 sqft (0.284 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 93 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 510 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 225 sqft |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 1520 BLACK BEAR AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE PLACID |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33852-8575 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SYLVAN SHORES EST SEC D PB 7 PG 13 LOT 158 |
| Legal Range | 30E |
| Legal Township | 36S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVAN SHORES EST |
| Legal Lot Number | 158 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE PLACID |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 961500 |
The current owner of 1520 Black Bear Ave acquired it in August 2000.
Source: Highlands County records, as of December 12, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 BLACK BEAR AVE, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-8575 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0015081874 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Highlands County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Highlands County |
| Unified School District | Highlands County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,309 | $240,061 Land $13,776 Building $226,285 | |
| 2024 | $1,035.00 (+5.08%) | ||
| 2023 | $985.00 (+3.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $86,151 (+3%) | $210,927 (+12.62%) Land $11,272 Building $199,655 |
| 2022 | $952.00 Homeowner's exemption | $83,642 | $187,289 Land $7,514 Building $179,775 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1520 Black Bear Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 17, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1520 Black Bear Ave is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 90% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF LAKE PLACID serves 2,671 people · EPA ID FL6280286 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 14 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 138 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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